Siege of Jaén (1230)
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For similarly titled battles, see Battle of Jaén.
The siege of Jaén was one of many sieges on that city during the Spanish Reconquista. The siege was carried out from 24 June through September, 1230 by forces of the Kingdom of Castile commanded by Ferdinand III of Castile against the defending Taifa of Jayyān (جيان). The battle resulted in a Jayyānese victory after the Castilian withdrawal and abandonment of the siege immediately following the death of King Alfonso IX of León.
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Siege of Jaén | |||||||
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Part of the Reconquista | |||||||
The Castillo de Otíñar which was captured in 1229 by Ferdinand III's forces in preparation for the eventual siege of Jaén. | |||||||
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Kingdom of Castile Taifa of Baeza | Taifa of Jayyān (جيان) | ||||||
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Ferdinand III of Castile García Fernández de Villamayor | Unknown | ||||||
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